Jim
Here is an interesting observation. I measured the length between the rings on my smaller kaskara and it's only six inches the belt is small only about eight inches so compare this to my normal size kaskara where the rings are nine inches across but the belt about twenty four inches long. The longer strap allows the wearer to wear the sword tucked under his left shoulder the strap fits over the head. The small strap on the other sword would be impossible to wear the sword in this manner even for a small boy. So maybe these smaller kaskara are as you said family heirlooms?
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